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Human society and its environment

In human society and its environment (HSIE), both subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

Students learn specific historical and geographical concepts and skills in history and geography. They also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects.

A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:

research, gather and analyse information

question and make judgements

write for a variety of purposes.

In Year 11 and 12, students can choose from a range of HSIE courses. These include:

Aboriginal Studies

Ancient History

Business Studies

Economics

Geography

History Extension

Legal Studies

Modern History

Society and Culture.

Staff:

Mr Todd Hopper, Head Teacher (Rel)

Ms Liz McCready

Mrs Gabby Yeomans

Ms Jacquie Liddell

Mr Ryan Innes

Ms Clair Wotton

Mrs Melanie Morgan

The faculty currently has senior students in Geography, Modern History, Ancient History, Business Studies, Legal Studies and Society and Culture.

A major priority within HSIE is the use of computer technology in the classroom. HSIE classes use interactive whiteboards, laptops and Canvas to tap into student's interest in future focused learning.

The faculty also offers numerous extra-curricular activities. Competitions include the National History competition and the WESSSTA and National Geographic competitions. Fieldwork excursions that generally run every year include Boomerang Park (Year 7 students), Sydney GATS excursion (Year 9) and Stockton Beach (Year 10). Year 8 history students also participate in a Medieval Incursion, Year 9 have a visit from WWI Living History and Year 10 students experience the NAMBUS.